Kermit Lynch never ceases to amaze me. Just when I think I’ve got a handle on the wine world, he brings in producers from a less heralded region and forces me to keep exploring. Such is the case with Corsica. I’ve only had the Abatucci Cuvee Faustine Rose, but whoo-weee — that is one heck of a wine. Anyhow, Matt Gerloff from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchants will be at Arlequin on Thursday, pouring 9 wines — at least one from each of the seven Corsican producers in the Kermit portfolio. Here are the wines for the night

You saw my little ode to Beaujolais last week, so I need not tell you again how much I love these wines. If you want some yummy glou glou, stop by SFWTC on Saturday. Well worth the trip for the Foillard Fleurie and Cuvee Corcelette alone! Looks like there’s a lot of 2009 being poured, so read this to get yourself ready.

Taste some wines from the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s and see how they’ve held up over time. The class will be led by Food & Wine Magazine Guide to Wine author Mary Burnham and “will focus on California’s terroir, key varietals, winemaking practices, and all other factors that’ll help us find the keys to unlock this important mystery.” Take a look at this article from a recent issue of F&W for a little primer.